To be honest I was not very shocked by the change from sixth form to the university. I have been leaving in the UK for the past 6 and a half years, so I am used to all of the aspects of British culture. The only difference which I have experienced was that no one chases you for your homework, and you are not spoon-fed like in school. You have to do everything independently. Also I did not expect that that many students will be smoking on campus, and there are a lot of international students, which is a good thing because it is much more interesting to integrate with other cultures. I have not seen the club scene in Essex yet, but I hope that it is NOT like in the other universities- drunk girls, vomiting and in reviling clothing, which I do not appreciate the most.
I am still leaving with my parents in London, but I know what it is to be independent so when I will find my own flat that will not be a problem for me. I know most of the students when they come to the university, one of the biggest challenge for them is to live independently, make dinner, do your own laundry, fortunately I know how to do all of that.
Although my experience was not as interesting as other students, I am sure that there is more yet to come. However I can tell you a small story about my experience when I first came to England, and went to school. My classmates knew that I was from Russia, so they all have thought that I was connected to the Russian mafia and they were all very scared of me, but I have gained a lot of respect this way from them, and was never bullied. Once one of the boys from my class asked me is it true that I am from Russian mafia, I said- "If I will tell you I will have to kill you" he has avoided me for a month after that!!
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